Below you can find a list of our upcoming training courses, qualifications and events. You can also view any resources (including blogs, guidance and articles). You can use the filter on the left to search for a specific type or interest for example.
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In this blog, Mark Phillips from Bluefrog Fundraising looks at why direct mail is the approach he trusts over the long-term, and how it's more important as a fundraising channel than ever before.
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Gill Jolly, from the Health Special Interest Group, says that there are lessons to be learnt from Captain Tom's fundraising efforts and from the support for key workers during the Thursday night clap,...
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Daniel Fluskey, Head of Policy and External Affairs at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising, takes a look at the kinds of discussions, questions, topics that have been taking place as we look forwar...
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Marcia Hibberd from Marie Curie says that Payroll Givers have done so much for the people of the UK and other countries with little recognition, making them the unsung heroes of charitable giving.
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To mark the first ever Lesbian Visibility Week, former Fundraising Director Polly Shute looks at the importance of Lesbian visibility, and why community is so much more important at time of crisis.
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While we're seeing fantastic fundraising from charities and individuals, the Chartered Institute's Daniel Fluskey says the impact of coronavirus means that public donations alone can't meet the scale ...
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Cath Dovey, of the Beacon Collaborative, looks at the latest research on barriers to giving among the wealthy in the UK, and how organisations can engage wealthy donors as partners in social change.
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Scott Gray from Rapidata offers some advice in this blog on how you can help protect your fundraised income during this time of uncertainty.
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In this blog, Dominic Will, Managing Director of PFS, looks at what the coronavirus pandemic means for fundraising agencies and where they should turn for help during this time of uncertainty.
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Martin Kaufman, Chair of the RAISE Steering Committee, looks at the impact of the current situation on the arts and culture sector, and how it really is ‘unchartered waters’.
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Produced by the Beacon Collaborative in association with the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.
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In a blog to accompany our 'Missing Out' research, Sarah Tite looks at the problems that persist within our work environment and what we can do to close the female leadership gap in fundraising.
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Barrie Hodge, Head of Fundraising and Communications at St Basils, writes in this blog about his Donate Your Homepage campaign, and how it is the simple ideas that are the most effective.
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Ella Pierce, Head of Digital Fundraising at Sightsavers, gives six tips in this blog that have worked for them in integrating digital into all areas of their fundraising and marketing.
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Two fundraisers from Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity look at how they have tested digital welcome journeys at their charity to improve attrition and cancellation rates.
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Lizzie Ellis, our Policy and Information Officer looks at the proposed Charity Governance Code refresh, that would help charities have the right conversations about equality, diversity and inclusion.
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Research looking at the experiences and challenges women face in achieving equal representation at senior levels in fundraising.
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Suzie Rees won the Fundraiser of the Year award at last year’s National Fundraising Awards. She explains how winning the award felt like external validation for both herself and her charity.
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The Institute of Fundraising’s Alex Xavier looks at how the membership body is looking to create new traditions with its Charter, and what Chartered Status will mean for the fundraising profession.
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Paul Rodgers gives the latest update in this blog on Strong Customer Authentication and how these changes will impact fundraisers and charities.